Miracle Question & Scaling
Picture the after, then find where you already are on the way there.
What it is
Miracle Question & Scaling is a Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) technique that prompts you to envision a future where your problem is solved, then scale your current position relative to that goal.
Why it works
Focusing exclusively on problems reinforces feeling stuck. Imagining specific details of life after a problem is solved reveals existing strengths and actionable micro-steps:
Miracle Question Shift
“My problem is so overwhelming that nothing will ever fix it.”
Practicing with Camic
Camic guides you through the miracle question scenario and helps you identify 1-to-10 scaling markers for tracking progress.
Applied in real situations
Sources
de Shazer, S. (1988). Clues: Investigating Solutions in Brief Therapy. Norton. Kim, J.S. (2008). Examining the effectiveness of solution-focused brief therapy: A meta-analysis. Research on Social Work Practice, 18(2), 107–116. Gingerich, W.J., & Peterson, L.T. (2013). Effectiveness of solution-focused brief therapy: A systematic qualitative review of controlled outcome studies. Research on Social Work Practice, 23(3), 266–283.